mythological

adjective

myth·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce mythological (audio)
variants or less commonly mythologic
1
: of or relating to mythology or myths : dealt with in mythology
2
: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous
mythologically adverb

Examples of mythological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Popular on Variety Dara Jaffe, associate curator of the exhibit, explains that there are two Hollywoods: the geographic space of Los Angeles — the city itself — and the mythological symbol of Hollywood that has come to represent American filmmaking around the world. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 May 2024 Even quite ordinary people might aspire to own a glass gem, set in a signet ring, depicting a god or a mythological figure of personal significance. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for mythological 

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Word History

Etymology

mythology + -ical

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mythological was in 1614

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“Mythological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythological. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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